Knowledge Transfer Manager (m/f/d) - Global Engineering

Voith Hydro; Glo (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith Hydro is seeking a Knowledge Transfer Manager to lead target definition, project management and implementation of knowledge and technology transfer across global engineering teams.

You will coordinate with external service providers, ensure IP protection, and build training programs with clear objectives. The role requires strong communication, international collaboration, and travel around 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, industrial engineering, technology management or equivalent.
• Multiple years of experience in international project management.
• Experience in knowledge transfer and IP protection.

Responsibilities

• Define targets and manage projects for knowledge transfer within global engineering teams.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer with external service providers and partners while protecting IP.
• Develop and implement skills mapping and training plans across sites.
• Create roadmaps for transfer measures and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with regional management and technology teams to align learning objectives.
• Prepare training materials and document learning outcomes in work packages.

Skills

Project management

Cross-site coordination

English communication

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About The Voith GroupThe Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Knowledge Transfer Manager (m/f/d) - Global Engineering
Job ID 78033 | at any of our global Voith Hydro locations

Your tasks

• Target definition and project management for know-why, know-how, and technology transfer within the global (OTC) engineering organization as well as with external service providers and partners.
• Target definition and project management of know-how and know-what transfer to external service providers and partners, considering IP protection requirements.
• Establishment and implementation of systematic skills mapping and training/knowledge/technology transfer to ensure growth and strategic positioning of the global (OTC) engineering organization.
• Creation and implementation of a roadmap for the required measures, in collaboration with the pitching and receiving engineering units and the technology organization; accountable for on-time and on-budget implementation.
• Cross-site, systematic coordination with regional management teams and the technology organization regarding content and success criteria (learning objectives).
• Definition of learning objectives, preparation of training materials and documentation of learning success within work packages, and selection of appropriate transfer formats (group training, on-the-job, short-term assignment, etc.).
• Coordination with P&C (HR) regarding necessary commitment agreements, labor law requirements, and compensation adjustments.
• Proactive follow-up of work packages and ensuring documentation of learning success.
• Preparation of global monthly reporting, including roadmaps and updates of skill matrices.

Your profile

• Successfully completed university degree in engineering, industrial engineering, technology management, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in project management, ideally in an international technical environment.
• Sound knowledge in knowledge and technology transfer as well as IP protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate teams across different sites and cultural backgrounds.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• High level of initiative, structured and solution-oriented working style.
• High willingness to travel internationally (10%).

This position can be filled at any of our global Voith Hydro locations. The remote work policies will adhere to the regulations of the specific location where you are based - this is not a fully remote position.

Find more details about the application process.

The Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG | VHZ is looking forward to your application!

Your personal contact

J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS
Global Business Services HR EMEA
Talent Acquisition Team

• Nathalie Schubert
• Tel. [phone]

Job ID 78033
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